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Lard
Calories & nutrition facts
Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 902 kcal —
- Protein 0 g 0%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 100 g 128%
- Saturated fat 39 g 196%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sugars 0 g —
- Sodium 0 mg 0%
- Cholesterol 95 mg 32%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin D 2.5 µg 13%
- Vitamin E 0.6 mg 4%
- Vitamin K 0 µg 0%
- Thiamin (B1) 0 mg 0%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0 mg 0%
- Niacin (B3) 0 mg 0%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0 mg 0%
- Vitamin B6 0 mg 0%
- Folate (B9) 0 µg 0%
- Vitamin B12 0 µg 0%
- Choline 49.7 mg 9%
Minerals
- Calcium 0 mg 0%
- Iron 0 mg 0%
- Magnesium 0 mg 0%
- Phosphorus 0 mg 0%
- Potassium 0 mg 0%
- Zinc 0.11 mg 1%
- Copper 0 mg 0%
- Manganese 0 mg 0%
- Selenium 0.2 µg 0%
- Iodine 0.5 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 902 | 0 g | 0 g | 100 g |
| 1 × tbsp | 12.8 g | 115 | 0 g | 0 g | 13 g |
| 1 × cup | 205 g | 1849 | 0 g | 0 g | 205 g |
| 2 × tbsp | 25.6 g | 231 | 0 g | 0 g | 26 g |
| ½ × tbsp | 6.4 g | 58 | 0 g | 0 g | 6.4 g |
| 3 × tbsp | 38.4 g | 346 | 0 g | 0 g | 38 g |
| 4 × tbsp | 51.2 g | 462 | 0 g | 0 g | 51 g |
Similar foods
- Meat drippings lard beef tallow mutton tallow890 kcal / 100 g
- Pork lard891 kcal / 100 g
- Swine fat lard892 kcal / 100 g
- Pork leaf lard100% fat884 kcal / 100 g
- Lard or pork fat900 kcal / 100 g
- Manteca875 kcal / 100 g
- Pork fatfresh, separable fat, raw632 kcal / 100 g
- Beef fat891 kcal / 100 g
- Fatback786 kcal / 100 g
- Pork leaf fatfresh, variety meats and by-products, raw857 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Lard
What is lard, and how is it made?
Lard is rendered pork fat. To make it, warm small pieces of pork fat gently in a heavy pan until the fat melts and the solid cracklings turn golden; strain the liquid fat into a clean container.
How do you use lard in pastry?
Use cold, firm lard cut into small pieces and rub it into the flour before adding cold water. It makes a crisp, short crust, especially for savoury pies; a mix of lard and butter gives a more buttery flavour.
Can you fry with lard?
Yes. Melt it in a deep, heavy pan and heat it until it shimmers, but lower the heat if it starts to smoke. It works well for roast potatoes, fried eggs and crisping meat.
How should you store lard?
Keep lard in a clean, airtight container in the fridge, away from strong-smelling foods. Use a clean spoon each time; freeze it in small portions if you want to keep it for longer.
What dishes are traditionally made with lard?
Lard is used in pastry for pies and pasties, and in tamales and some traditional tortillas. It also adds richness to refried beans and roast potatoes.
What can you use instead of lard?
For pastry, cold butter is an easy substitute, though it gives a different flavour and texture. For frying, use a neutral oil; choose an amount that coats the pan rather than replacing lard spoon for spoon.
How much energy is in a tablespoon of lard?
A tablespoon is about 13 g and provides 115 kcal. It is almost entirely fat, with 13 g of fat.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171401 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
